Here’s our weekly roundup of blogs that we like, along with their Facebook pages! If you like National Transport LLC, become a fan on our Facebook page today!

FB Friday Faves:

1. Safer Wheels | …improving transportation by minimizing risk and improving safety through products such as spray suppressants, mudflaps, tire pressure indicator caps and more…Visit them on Facebook here.
2. Hellwig Motorsports | …the leading manufacturer of helper springs, air suspension, sway bars, and rv suspension. Visit them on Facebook here.
3. Left Lane News | …the leading source for automotive industry and vehicle news, new car research, future vehicle information, and reviews. Visit them on Facebook here.
4. Lisa Linke Photography | …for awesome shots of vehicles in motion, you’ll definitely want to stop by Lisa’s FB page. Visit her on Facebook here.
5. Twins Turbo Motorsports | …specializing in fuel injected turbo systems for race and street vehicles as well as building and setting up vehicles for both competition and for the street since 1996. Visit them on Facebook here.

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The following are some of the most bizarre stories collected from around the web this week. For more info, tips and advice related to auto transport, stop by our Facebook page!

1. BMW may introduce interior fabrics that can control in-car functions | egmCarTech |…Currently being researched by the Polytechnic School in Montreal, Canada, students there are working on a material that can be woven into fabric. But it ain’t no ordinary fabric as it can be used as a controller for in-car functions by way of touch-sensitivity—think iPads, iPhones and iPods gestures.
2. Delta reroutes planes following massive solar eruption | FoxNews | …Radiation from an immense solar blast hit the Earth Tuesday — forcing Delta Air Lines to redirect at least half a dozen airplanes that had been routed over the North Pole.
3. Life-saving awards handed out at Sarasota fire station | ABC7 | …It was a gathering of heroes at Sarasota County Fire Station #2.  The youngest hero was 7-year-old Rita Lawlor, who is credited with saving her mom’s life. She became concerned when she couldn’t wake her mom up, so she took action. “I called 911, but first I slapped her with a piece of pizza.”
4. In for a bad spell | NYPost | …Somebody who’s working for New York City should learn how to S-P-E-L-L. A slew of officials have failed to report a humiliating spelling error — “SHCOOL X-NG” — plastered on Stanton Street outside a Lower East Side high school for months. “It’s embarrassing for the city!” laughed Luis Maldonado, 50, a maintenance worker in the area.
5. Michael Jackson arrested in Moscow subway | Pravda.ru | …A Canadian citizen named Michael Jackson was arrested on one of the stations of the Moscow subway for pickpocketing. Police officers arrested the 50-year-old namesake of the late King of Pop on Vykhino subway station, Itar-Tass reports.
6. Weird cars sold at auction | MSN | …Classic car auctioneer Historics is known for the unusual and weird cars passing through its auction house. Here are some of the weirdest cars to go under the gavel…

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Are you being relocated for your job? Did you just get that big promotion and are now in the moving process? That is wonderful and exciting news and can also be a bit of stressful news as well. How much time do you have to get to your new location? Often when someone received a new promotion and is asked to relocate, the boss needs them there as soon as possible. Sound familiar? Well there is some good news to consider and that is that relocation and auto transport services really do work well together. In fact,  some may say they even go hand in hand.

Sometimes when an employer is requesting that you relocate for your job they may cover some or all of your expenses. If your employer needs you there in a very fast time frame they may even offer to cover your auto transport fees. By using a professional auto carrier to ship your cars can save you a lot of time and if you have to be there in just a few days this can be a way to help. Who couldn’t use more time to help with the move?

Auto transport companies can get your car(s) there while you can stay at home and finish getting all the loose ends wrapped up. Or you can choose to fly out ahead of time and get your new home ready. The choice is yours but when you use auto transport companies the moving process is much easier. Even if your employer will not cover all the fees that are involved with auto transport companies consider getting the quote yourself. There is no question about the fact that the moving is time consuming but auto transport companies can help with save some of that time.  Good luck with your move and your new position.

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Here’s our weekly roundup of blogs that we like, along with their Facebook pages! If you like National Transport LLC, become a fan on our Facebook page today!

FB Friday Faves:

1. Smart Center Cary | …Interested in purchasing a Smart Car in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of NC? Find out all there is to know about the Smart Fortwo, its equipment, service and accessories at Smart Center Cary! Visit them on Facebook for the latest info.
2. U.S. Navy | … Sponsored by the Navy Office of Information, this Facebook page is intended to provide updated information and discussion on the U.S. Navy.Visit them here on Facebook.
3. Bugatti Veyron | …For those who love the Bugatti, this is the FB page to join! Visit them on Facebook.
4. Classic Ford Magazine | … All the news that you could ever want about your favorite classic car. Keep up with the world’s biggest and best-selling classic Ford magazine. Visit them on Facebook here.
5. Ducati North America | …Since the early 1900s, Ducati has been representing the Italian industry, producing some of the world’s most attractive motorcycles. Keep up with them on Facebook.

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The following are some of the most bizarre stories collected from around the web this week. For more info, tips and advice related to auto transport, stop by our Facebook page!

1. Man accused of stealing police car radios about keys | SFGate | …A man accused of stealing a police cruiser while handcuffed in northwest Indiana, then using the police radio to ask where to find the car’s cigarette lighter, has turned himself in after two days on the run..
2. Dutch use F-16s to pursue criminal | SFGate | …The Dutch air force says two of its F-16 jet fighters tried to help police chase a criminal suspect.
3. Indonesia deploys concrete balls to deter train surfers | StupidKnews | …Suspending rows of grapefruit-sized concrete balls to rake over the top of trains as they pull out of stations, or when they go through rail crossings, authorities hope the balls — which could deliver serious blows to the head — will be enough to deter defiant roof riders.
4. Teen with iPhone app helps cops nab burglary suspect | USAToday | …A 14-year-old Seattle boy used an iPhone app to help police track down a burglary suspect and recovery thousands of dollars in stolen electronic equipment, including his mother’s missing cellphone…
5. Ringtone halts NY Philharmonic performance | SFGate | …When the iPhone’s ringtone initially went off, the conductor turned his head to signal his displeasure. But the ringing from the first row persisted.
6. Hospital mistakenly sends man $44 million bill | MSNBC | …Patients don’t normally get sick once they’ve returned home from the hospital, but one New York resident said he almost became ill when he received a whopping $44.8 million bill from the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. “I almost had an asthma attack,” Alexis Rodriguez, 28, told The New York Daily News.

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Save the most money by comparing prices of auto transport rates. It may be tempting to find a company online, book the shipping, and be done with it. The number one benefit of comparing prices is to save money. This issue may not affect the final decision, but when trying to save money, it only makes to sense to talk to as many shipping companies as possible. Your time invested will be well worth it once you see the total bill for transporting your auto.

Auto transport companies offer several ways to pay. The company may require a down payment or a partial payment. Deposits may also be asked for from the company with the other part of the money being paid upon delivery. Some transport companies require full payment before they will transport the car. This may not sound like a very good deal to the consumer, but remember that the insurance will cover accidents, stolen vehicles and any car or truck that does not reach the destination agreed upon in the contract. Consumers are protected with the insurance, and the transport company is covered by the full amount of the payment.

When it is time for an auto transport company to move a car, many customers may not know what to expect. Autos that are delivered locally, from one state to another or across seas to another country can be safely transported without the hassle or anxiety one might expect. A professional auto transport company knows what they are doing and can get a vehicle to its new home in safe condition. They will offer the best auto transport rates to make sure they keep you as a happy customer. This is important for references and to keep ne customers coming in through word of mouth. Competitive auto transport rates are easy to find on the Internet.

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